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1. principle_of_parsimony
noun. the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred.
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4. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
5. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or standard especially of good behavior.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
6. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic truth or law or assumption.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
7. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
8. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature).
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
9. parsimony
noun. ['ˈpɑːrsəˌmoʊni'] extreme stinginess.
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- parsimony (English)
- parsimonie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- parsimonia (Latin)
10. parsimony
noun. ['ˈpɑːrsəˌmoʊni'] extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
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- parsimony (English)
- parsimonie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- parsimonia (Latin)